Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup

Name: Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter; 1 head cauliflower, chopped into small pieces; 2 heads broccoli, chopped into small pieces; 1 large carrot, diced; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 3 Tbsp. flour*; 1 tsp. dried basil; 1 tsp. red pepper chili flakes (optional); 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; Garnish: bacon, cheddar cheese, toasted bread

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
293 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine
American

Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup

Ulric Williams

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Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup is full of flavor, antioxidants and is delicious when topped with cheddar cheese and bacon crumbles!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 head cauliflower, chopped into small pieces
2 heads broccoli, chopped into small pieces
1 large carrot, diced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 Tbsp. flour*
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. red pepper chili flakes (optional)
6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Garnish: bacon, cheddar cheese, toasted bread

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Instructions

In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the butter, onion, garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and salt and pepper. Stir occasionally for ~7-10 minutes or until vegetables are vibrant, fragrant and somewhat softened.
Add in the flour, basil and red pepper chili flakes if using. Stir for ~1 minute to coat veggies.
Add in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Cover, turn the heat down to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth and creamy. Alternately, carefully transfer the hot soup to a blender and blend. Once blended, add in heavy cream and cheese. Stir until combined.
Serve warm and garnish with cheese and bacon if desired.

Notes

Kitchen appliances to make soup creamy: Use an immersion blender, blender or potato masher. Immersion blender is my tool of choice!
You can use frozen broccoli & cauliflower if you don't have fresh on hand!
Flour* To make gluten free: use gluten free flour
This makes enough for 8 people for dinner. If serving smaller portions for appetizers it will of course feed more.
We usually enjoy this for dinner with grilled cheese! SO good and comforting.